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Buick Century
This category covers questions about the Buick Century, a line of full-size luxury models from the Buick division of General Motors. The name originated from the British slang for exceeding 100 mph as "doing the century." The Century is sold as the Buick Regal in Japan as Toyota Motor Corporation claims rights to the name "Century" there.
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Certain self diagnostics are only run at specific fuel levels. Have the system checked for codes to know what the possible problem could be.
There are no sensors on pre '78 Carb Beetles. There is an "idle cutoff switch" that shuts off the fuel flow so the car won't run when turning the car off. The car will either run or not. The Solenoid MIGHT have a weak internal spring that won't stay open all the way but that is really rare. It is probably a vacuum leak. When the car warms up, every thing expands slightly and it might be sucking air and making it too lean. Using CAUTION, spray some starting fluid or Carb cleaner around the outside of the carb, intake bellows, and at the area at the head and intake. Just spray it a little bit at a time, If it starts to idle fast then you have a vacuum leak. Some times the plug for a vacuum port will come off on the carb so just take a hard look at any thing that might look wrong. Try spraying the Carb cleaner IN the carb and get it cleaned up too. You'd be surprised how dirty it can get sometimes. If anything it may be time to rebuild the carb. You did adjust the valves right? The early beetles are real sensitive for valve adjustment.
How do you reset the service engine light on a 2002 Buick Century?
The owners manul says......." with engine off, put key in ignition , turn to ON (do not crank over) push accelerator completely to the floor 5 times, turn off key. Start engine, Service Engine light should go off after a few seconds."
The location of the thermostat on a 1990 Buick Century?
locate the the radiator, follow the top hose until you see the thermose stat housing where you remove two bolts and it should pop off
Where is the petcock on a 2000 Buick century?
If you do not see one on the bottom of the radiator one side or the other then it does not have one. You drain the radiator by removing the lower radiator hose.
No low speeds on blower motor for 1999?
If the blower works on high speed, but not on any of the lower speeds, that usually means that the blower motor speed controller is bad. There is a resistor in there which can overheat and burn out. If the blower motor has a bad bearing (makes noise or doesn't turn as fast as it should) that would cause the system to draw more current than normal, and burn out the resistor. If that is the case, you can replace the speed controller, and that would probably fix the problem, but likely it would return in a relativly short time. Without vehicle info, a step by step instruction would be rough... But that is a place to start in you search. Hope this helps.
How do you reset the service engine light on a 2003 Buick Century?
The check engine light on all newer vehicles can only be reset when number 1 the problem causing the warning is corrected, then the light can be reset using a code reader. Pull the codes from the computer, match the code to the troubleshooting procedure, follow the procedure to find the source. Repair the source, light will go out if that was the only problem. There are "monitors" or self tests the computer runs the car through a drive cycle, if a problem occurs, it may not run all of the self tests until that problem is taken care. Therefore, another problem may exist. It is emission related. OR hook up a scanner that is capable of clearing codes, and hope that none are still active. Disconnecting the battery can create other headaches and will not likely solve your dilemma. Best bet is to contact the local snap-on dealer and have him refer you to a known good shop that specializes in this technology-he will know. The " check engine light" is by far one of the most misunderstood technological advances by the public. This is an needed in-depth understanding for the public. It is a warning light that is illuminated when there is a problem affecting the EMISSION SYSTEM only. Emission system being the pollution control system. Don't get a hard on against it as it is a good thing once you understand it. One point that was brought up a a recent meeting of technicians was that the amount of hydrocarbons is greater when the gas cap is left off than when the engine is running. Hydrocarbons are part of pollution emitted as gasoline evaporates. Going a step farther, one facet of the emission system is the "Evaporative" portion. This is when the fumes from the gasoline are leaking from the system into the outside air. This is one part of the emission system that can trigger a check engine light. I would say that about 7% of the vehicles that have a check engine light are the result of a loose or inadequate gas cap. But understand that many scenarios are possible with the "check engine light" The vehicle's powertrain computer (note that some vehicles have 17 different computers) will run a series of self-tests. They will only run under certain criteria. And they can be vastly different from manufacturer to manufacturer. Some self-tests are not run until preceding ones have run successfully. So if there is a problem in one particular area that is preventing another self test from running, you can have a situation where one problem is fixed, but another still exists. If you fix a problem and drive the car through a drive cycle that sets the monitor (or self test) the light will go off as it passes that criteria that triggered it in the first place. After 1996, the auto industry went to a idea called OBD II (on board diagnostics). This was to get all the manufacturers onto a similar plane for troubleshooting and powertrain control. While they still differ vastly, many corrections and adaptations were made for technicians to better fix the check engine light problems. Prior to this there were so many different and poor troubleshooting data from a check engine light problem that resolving the problem was much more difficult. Many early warning light of this nature were set to illuminate based on mileage. An Oxygen sensor was one of the things that were meant to be replaced when that mileage was hit. This is much like many current "Change oil lights
Noise coming from the water pump on my 1998 Buick Century Custom?
If its not leaking more then likely is the the idler or tension for the serpentine belt
look deeperIf it is a chirp or squeal noise, spray a little belt dressing or a little brake clean, silicone etc. on the inside and outside surfaces of the belt while it is running. If it stops you need a belt.If the noise is a growl, Take the tension off the belt and remove the belt. Spin the water pump pulley and feel for roughness. It should be smooth. Compare it the other pullies and feel for roughness. Spin them quickly and listen for roughness. Answercheck the belts and the idler/tensioner pulley and bearing combo...could be that...also...everyone should have a manual for their vehicle, and the local library should have a professional shop manual available, to make copies of, in the Reference section...good luck:)
AnswerThis is my question. I'm just adding more to it. I already replaced the serpentine belt. The noise quiets down when I turn the A/C on (with new and old belt). Could this be a sign of water pump replacement? The car does not overheat. ALSO, when my A/C is on MAX, it blows but then after awhile it kinda starts to drizzle, then it kicks back in. Could that have anything to do with it too? -THANKS!-Thanks.Where is the fuel pump fuse or relays for 1990 buick century?
In a fuse box under hood. You may also refer to owners manual.
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Why did business grow in the 19th century?
- the shift from water-powered to coal-powered factories, which freed manufacturers to locate their plants nearer to markets and suppliers.
- transportation improvements that meant that firms could distribute their products to regional or national markets.
- the development of new financial institutions--such as the stock market, commercial banks, and investment houses--that increased the availability of investment capital.
How do you remove a 2000 Buick Century headlight unit?
Pull up on the two small ("L" shaped) slides(on top of headlight ass.).Headlight pulls out.
Where is the trunk release button in a 1998 Buick LeSabre?
Immidiately to the left of the steering wheel, below the traction control switch/twilight sentinel/interior light dimmer controls. Note that the trunk button can be disabled by a switch in the glove box or another switch in the trunk on the locking mechanism itself.
Where is the fuel filter located on a 1991 Buick Century?
That one should be near the front of the fuel tank under the car.
Try disconnecting the positive battery cable for at least 15 min. If this doesn't work you will have to take it to the garage to have the computer reset with their machine.
Where is the oil filter located on a 2000 mercury cougar?
im assuming v6... behind the radiator next to the exhaust pipe. u can only get to it from underneath
Where do I find the instrument panel illumination fuse on a 2003 Century?
Should be the same circuit as parking/taillights
Where is the fuse box on a 1998 Buick Century located?
I DON'T KNOW!!! THE FUSE BOX IS ON THE SIDE OF THE GLOVE BOX ON THE PASSENGER SIDE!
How did physics develop from the early parts of the 17th century to the early part of 20th century?
This period spans the time from the contributions of Newton to those of Einstein. There are some pretty thick textbooks on the history of physics across the period asked about. That's a lot of time. And particularly when we see the calculus first appear and the beginning of the "real science" of modern physics to the sweeping aside of classic physics (Newton's ideas) in favor of the new Einstein-inspired quantum mechanics. How can you sum it up in a couple of dozen sentences? Can't be done. The next best thing is to read the history of physics for this period in the Wikipedia article on - wait for it! - the history of physics. You can plug in at Newton (ubergenius) and read right up through Big Al Einstein, whose work shredded classical physics and brought us to the brink of the ultimate nature of reality. Need a link? You got it. Get something nice to sip on and curl up for 20 minutes or so with this one. It will bring into perspective some things you already know and will tie them together in ways that might let you peek into the world of the physicist. All the modern things we work and entertain ourselves with were developed by standing on the shoulders of the men who worked through this period to push back ignorance and illuminate the underlying nature of the world around us. Your link follows. No, you won't be Rickrolled. Promise.*Civil War*
Where is the oil filter located on a 2001 Toyota Corolla?
It is on the driver's side of the car, right next to the oil pan. If you are looking up from underneath the car you can't miss it, it's right next to where you are working.
How do you change the serpentine belt on a 1998 Buick Century?
All you need is a 3/8" drive ratchet to take the tension off the spring loaded pulley that tensions the belt. Remove old belt and put new one on, it is a little awkward because one hand needs to hold the wrench and the other hand slips the belt over the tensioning pulley but it is easy. Takes 5-10 minutes.
What is the required spark plug gap on a 3100 engine for a 1999 Buick Century Custom?
I believe my 1995 Century has the same motor (3100). My gap setting is .060 inches. You can double check in the "capacities and specifications" section in your owner's manual. Or triple check on your emissions sticker under the hood, usually on the passenger strut tower.
What cause your 2001 Buick Century not to idle down from high speed all the time?
I'd suspect a loose, damaged or unhooked vacuum hose/line around the upper/lower intake. Or a faulty throttle position sensor.
